Boston Forecast: Rain, Adrenaline

The Boston Marathon is less than a week away, and if you're one of the 25,000 or so folks who'll be running, you should know by now what to expect on race day. More or less.

Your training is over, for the most part. You've banked the long runs, done your 800's and tempo runs. You've been taking extra vitamin C, getting lots of sleep, washing your hands after touching doorknobs. Maybe you've even drawn up a packing list, so as not to leave anything important at home, such as a Garmin or a spouse.

The only wild card at this point is the weather. And as any seasoned runner knows, that wild card can be particularly wild.

Fortunately for Boston runners, according to Weather.com, the forecast for Monday's race looks something like this:

Which is really very agreeable. But it doesn't give the full story.

Here, then, is RW Daily's complete Boston forecast...

WEEKEND

A high pressure system that's been building across the nation should converge on Boston over the weekend, peaking early Monday before lifting mid-morning.

Expect intervals of anxiety and euphoria.

Mostly carby; pasta levels will be unseasonably high.

MONDAY

High adrenaline levels are expected in and around Hopkinton in the morning.

Ditto for urine levels.

A mental fog may descend for some around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, but should burn off by the Citgo sign.

Runners and spectators on Boylston Street may encounter joy mixed with tears throughout the day.

Forecasters are calling for hot showers post-race, followed by beer, with scattered cheeseburgers.

TUESDAY - FRIDAY

A low-pressure system will settle in, accompanied by aches and stiffness.

Lingering beer and cheeseburgers are possible.

Please plan accordingly.

Mark RemyMark Remy has been with Runner’s World since January 2007—for the first 5 ½ years as executive editor of RunnersWorld.com, and currently as a writer at large.

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